Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc., announced today that the Columbus, Ohio Adam's Mark hotel will become The Renaissance Columbus Hotel on April 5, 2004. The 415-room hotel, located at 50 North Third Street, will immediately undergo a comprehensive refurbishment to its guest rooms, meeting space, lobby, restaurant and bar that is expected to be completed by early 2005. The property will be owned by Terrapin Columbus, LLC and managed by Marriott International's Renaissance Hotels & Resorts brand.

Renaissance Hotels & Resorts is an upscale, distinctive full-service hotel brand designed to enhance the enjoyment of its guests. Renaissance guests can expect stylish environments, crisp and attentive service, and contemporary restaurants that feature well-defined, quality-dining experiences at more than 125 properties worldwide.

"We are very excited to bring the Renaissance brand that represents distinctive sophistication combined with a local flavor to Columbus," said Jürgen Giesbert, senior vice president, Renaissance North America. "Once renovations are complete, we expect that both visitors and the people of Columbus will discover a unique hotel that will be the city's premier accommodation."

The Renaissance Columbus Hotel will be distinctive and will capture the essence of the city and its namesake, Christopher Columbus. The hotel will be redesigned to welcome guests with an inviting sense of arrival as they enter the lobby. The new street restaurant and bar concept will cater to local clientele, as well as hotel guests, and feature imaginative food. The hotel will incorporate the Renaissance brand's signature Savvy Service that makes guests feel recognized and respected.

The hotel is situated in downtown Columbus within a few blocks from the Greater Columbus Convention Center and State Capital, and a ten-minute drive from the Port Columbus International Airport. The hotel currently offers 33,500 square feet of meeting space, including an 11,700 square foot ballroom.

For more information or reservations after April 5, contact the Renaissance Columbus Hotel directly at (614) 228-5050, call the Marriott Worldwide Reservations Center at (800) 228-9290, or visit the Marriott web site at www.marriott.com. Renaissance Hotels & Resorts participates in the company's award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent guest program. Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage for dollars spent at more than 2,300 Marriott hotels worldwide.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. is a leading worldwide hospitality company with over 2,700 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. Marriott is also in the synthetic fuel business. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 128,000 employees. In fiscal year 2003, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $9 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.

Matthew Carroll
301-380-8331/8009
Marriott